Babies don't need many toys but these are my choices based on my research and experience for babies under 1 year.
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Newborn
2-6 months
6-12 months
Bath fun
Books
Plushies
Newborn
Newborns don't need or do much, they just like to look and absorb the world around them. They don't start to see color until 2 months.
My baby absolutely loved the polka dot tent on this for months. She literally just layed there and stared. Used since day 1 and I packed this mat away at 8 months.
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
Hung this on her bouncer and play gym
GKDOMS Baby Spiral Hanging Stroller Toy B&W
soft for her to put in her mouth and used during tummy time
KaPing Black & White Soft Baby Book
A go-to the first 2-3 months, always packed this in the diaper bag.
Tummy Time Floor Mirror with Teethers, Double-Sided
Just make sure to regularly switch out the water to prevent mold.
Newborn Tummy Time Water Play Mat - Black & White
just let them sit and stare
High Contrast Baby Book Set: 4 Board Books
beautiful artwork
Baby's Black & White Contrast Book: High-Contrast Art
My baby hated tummy time so I used this to prop her up to make it easier on her. I also used it when she was learning to sit up to prevent her from falling over.
New Boppy Nursing Pillow
2-6 months
During this time my daughter started putting everything in her mouth, kicking, and hitting things.
MAGIC, the only thing to stop crying during car rides. This came everywhere with us.
Sassy Rainbow Wheel High Tray Toy, Age 6+ Months
Perfect when babies start to hit everything. you dont need one that lights up but she liked to stare at them.
Bright Starts Safari Beats Musical Drum Toy
Crinkle books are a must
KIDS PREFERRED Harry Potter Baby Teething Toy
Crinkle book
You're My Little Cuddle Bug: My First Cloth Book
Crinkle and teether
KIDS PREFERRED Harry Potter Dobby Teether Plush
Soft rattle
Jellycat Bashful Beige Bunny Rattle 7in
I hang this everywhere, it stays in her mouth lol
Itzy Ritzy Bitzy Traveler Car Seat Toy (Dino)
Nontoxic
PlanToys Wooden Bell Rattle & Teether Baby Toy
Vibrates, helps with bedtime in and out of the home
easy for baby to hold, shes been chewing on these since 4 months
BEBECAN Teething Sticks for Babies 0-36M
One of my baby's favorites and 100% rubber, easy for baby to hold
Moonjax Natural Rubber Baby Teething Toy
Great before they start sitting up and are kicking a lot
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick and Play Gym - Blue
We started bringing baby in the pool at 4 months, now she lovesss all water.
Mambobaby Float Tail Baby Swim Trainer Orange
6-12 months
works on hand eye coordination
Adena Montessori Wooden Toy 3 Balls 6-12M
I stick these on her highchair and skip hop playcenter
Baby Sensory Teething Chew High Chair Toy
My baby loves this and I love that I don't have to pick it up every 5 seconds
RaZbaby RaZberry Grip Silicone Teether 3M+
love this
Silicone & Beechwood Animal Teether
My daughter didn't fit in this until after 5 months but she used it everyday. Stopped wanting to be confined in it when she started crawling at 9 months.
Skip Hop Explore & More Baby's View 3- Stage Activity Center
Nontoxic, thick and cushioned. I even use this outside.
Yay Mats Extra Large Baby Play Mat 6x4 ft
Nontoxic wood, comes in different sizes and you can rearrange the pieces. This large one has been perfect since she started crawling.
HARPPA Baby Gate Playpen Fence 60x71.5x24
As soon as my baby could sit up she no longer liked to lay back so we had to buy this one.
my daughter eats her books so this is the one we take on car rides or while shes playing independantly cause i dont have to worry about her eating it. Also available in spanish
Indestructibles: Baby, Let's Eat! Chew Proof Book
Milk is the first one my baby caught on to lol
My First Book of Baby Signs: 40 Essential
Plushies
Cuddle buddies, most of these are small so baby can fit it in their mouth.
